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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 09:34 PM
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MCSa Damper Question

So I know there are a few threads on this but I would like some feedback from fellow MCSa drivers as to what they have found from adding an engine damper.

Anyone got any experiences to share?
 
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 10:50 PM
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sometimes when I applied a little pressure to the breaks, when the car downshifted it would be rough, after I installed the damper, everything was a lot smoother
 
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 03:48 PM
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yeah I noticed that too, it is nearly undrivable in sport mode in town with the downshifts as you come to a light.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 04:36 PM
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That harsh downshift seemed to disappear after the dealer updated my software. Worth a try.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2007 | 10:09 AM
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Did the sport mode downshift get better, the regular drive on seems to be fine.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2007 | 07:22 AM
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There is never that harsh downshift in either mode.
 
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